The divorce rate in the Christian community is the same as in the secular community: 50%. The popular, traditional message to wives who are unhappy in their marriages is: "If you just love him enough and meet his needs, he'll change.

The gifts God gives us, and sometimes the gifts we give, open doors for us. King Solomon encapsulated this thought for us in this priceless pearl of truth: "A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men" (Prov.